5 Dollars, Manufacturers' Bank, New Jersey, United States, 1838

5 Dollars, Manufacturers' Bank, New Jersey, United States, 1838

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One (1) 5 dollar note
New Jersey, United States, 1838
Obverse Image: A machine at left. In center, Liberty and Justice with an eagle perched on a vignette of three plows, ships in background. At right, a seated man with a rifle and dog, ships in background.
Obverse Text: 5 / FIVE / DIRECTORS RESPONSIBLE. / NO. 561 / C / THE MANUFACTURERS' BANK AT BELLEVILLE, WILL PAY FIVE DOLLARS ON DEMAND TO N.SMITT OR BEARER / JUNE 1 1838 / BELLEVILLE / NEW-JERSEY / RAWDON, WRIGHT, HATCH & CO. NEW-YORK
Object Name
note
date made
1838
maker
Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co.
place of issue
United States: New Jersey, Belleville
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 17.5 cm x 7.7 cm x.01 cm; 6 7/8 in x 3 1/32 in x in
ID Number
NU.79.112.CM01633
accession number
1979.1263
collector/donor number
CM01633
catalog number
79.112.CM01633
serial number
561
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
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Exhibition
The Value of Money
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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